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GF54 XJO

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,417 mi
Last recorded192,417 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 192,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 192,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 170,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 170,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 143,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,269 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,744 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 7 Nov 2014 117,802 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,863 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 60,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,402 miles

n/s/f tyre bald edge

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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GF54 XJO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF54 XJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF54 XJO registered?

GF54 XJO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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